Articles by Journaliste en danger (JED)
Proposed media council undemocratic, says IFEX Tunisia Monitoring Group
As Tunisia’s Constituent Assembly prepares to review a draft Constitution, the IFEX-TMG expresses its concern about a draft proposal to regulate the media, as well as prison sentences for religious reasons.
IFEX-TMG report warns Tunisian government it must act now to guarantee free expression
This report, Spring into Winter? Fragile achievements and exceptional challenges for Tunisian free expression defenders, outlines the status of freedom of expression and association as well as the independence of the judiciary.
IFEX-TMG salutes work of INRIC as media freedom body shuts down over obstruction
IFEX-TMG is deeply concerned by the prevailing uncertainty and obstruction that have led the independent media body, INRIC, to close its doors; in addition to a smear campaign against INRIC and its President.
Journalist detained by army colonel
Bruno Kabwe was arrested on 22 June and stands accused of having made “rude” comments about colonel Jean-Marie Izumbu, the commander of the 61st Brigade of the armed forces.
IFEX-TMG alarmed by recent attacks on artistic expression
IFEX-TMG alarmed by the recent attacks on freedom of expression, in particular against artistic expression, in the name of religion, including seizure of paintings.
Community radio station closed in Bandundu
JED condemns the arbitrary closure of Radio Étoile de Bolobo.
Journalist abducted in Lubumbashi
Franck Fuamba, managing editor of Mining News magazine, was abducted on 6 June by a group of armed men in civilian dress.
Radio Liberté journalist released after two weeks in detention
Radio Liberté’s suspension order is expected to be lifted soon.